EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch SHI JI SHUN DI “Rechargeable LED Search Light” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0833/15
Summary
null The cross sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. Live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead since the dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not suitable. The protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — SHI JI SHUN DI
- Brand
- SHI JI SHUN DI
- Name / model
- Rechargeable LED Search Light · SD-9920
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown.
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable LED torch. The built in battery can be charged via a supplied mains lead. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cross sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. Live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead since the dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not suitable. The protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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